Central Modern School is hiring a HOD Languages — Central Modern School in Kolkata
Central Modern SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Central Modern School
- School
- Central Modern School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.0L – ₹8.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Central Modern School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Languages — Central Modern School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 38+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Central Modern School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Languages.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Central Modern School is a CISCE Day School in Baranagar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Central Modern School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages — Central Modern School?
Most HOD Languages — Central Modern School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Central Modern School
Central Modern School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1988, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Central Modern School is a CISCE Day School in Baranagar, Kolkata.
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